Aja will book a sitter for any schedule and send one to you; rates depend on the time of day and the number of children to be looked after.

Pohoda specialises in looking after non-Czech children, with a particular sideline working for the local film studios; the agency looked after Bruce Willis's son and daughter...

Ajuty offers pushchair hire for 600-700 Kč per week, while child car seats go for 300-400 Kč per week. A deposit is required.

Whimsical designs and patterned materials make for unique gifts. The beautifully crafted stuffed animals, all made with hypoallergenic materials, are perfect for babies.

Beruška is a small shop that's filled with toys for young and older children: you'll find a good selection of stuffed animals, clever wooden toys, and all sorts of puzzles and...

Everything for little ones, from pushchairs to clothes. There's also a spacious baby changing area.

It's small, but the Myslbek Centre makes up for its size with an excellent location and a couple of decent, large-ish shops. If you're looking for the basics, it'll probably do...

This mall is pleasant enough, with Datart, H&M, Clinique and Sephora among its international chains. A massive (for Prague) branch of Carrefour has been taken over by Tesco,...

Less crowded than Nový Smíchov Centrum, Palác Flóra is also directly accessible from the metro station. There's something for most shoppers here, with fashionable shops, big...

It's not a mall, it's an entertainment centre. Well, that's how Palladium likes to style itself. It has tons of restaurants (including conveyor belt sushi) and bars, and...

The House of Toys is really more of a mansion, holding three levels of desirable playthings. 'Czech' toys as well as stuffed animals can be found on the ground floor; as you go...

Always packed out and occasionally headache-inducing, Tesco nonetheless probably has what you need. You'll need to purchase your items separately on each floor: the basement is...